Engro Corporation: Performance-Driven Compensation Strategy: Market-driven approach with quarterly gain-sharing for top 50% performers . Benefits: Above-average wages, life/medical coverage, retirement, fuel/car allowances, flexible paid leaves (15-40 days). Challenge: Motivational issues among mid-level staff not receiving quarterly bonuses. 4
Fatima Fertilizers: Structured Equity Structure: Systematic 15-grade wage structure promoting fairness and transparency. Benefits: Uniform across grades, including accommodation, medical care, and allowances. Challenge Less dynamic system, base pay slightly below industry, limited performance incentives.
PARCO: Balancing Fairness and Skill Structure: Dual-pay system with fixed job-grade salary and variable pay based on skill acquisition. Benefits: Inclusive non-monetary benefits: housing, transport, pension, medical schemes. Positive pay equity for women. Challenge: Biennial review, uneven skill-based increases, and lack of electronic performance linkage.
Comparative analysis Criteria Engro Corporation Fatima Fertili z er s PARC O Pay Competitiveness Above market average Slightly below market Market-aligned Performance Based Incentives Strong (quarterly) Weak Moderate Non-Monetary Benefits Excellent Good Good Employee Morale & Motivation High (top performers) Mixed Generally positive
Overall Conclusion: Engro Ranks Highest Above-Market Pay: Competitive compensation attracts and retains top talent. Clear Bonuses Recurring performance bonuses drive a strong performance culture. Balanced Benefits Excellent monetary and non-monetary benefits package. Strategic Alignment HR goals align with competitive positioning, fostering growth.
Engro Corporation Fatima Fertilizers PARCO Broaden incentive coverage to mid-level performers. Conduct annual market alignment studies for mid/senior levels. Move from biennial to annual salary reviews. Introduce team-based rewards to reduce internal rivalry. Create a performance-based bonus system. Implement automated performance tracking tools. Recommendations
Conclusion Engro Corporation ranks highest due to its above-market pay, strong performance bonuses, and alignment with HR strategy. However, its focus on top performers can demotivate mid-level staff, indicating a need for more inclusive reward policies.